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S.J.Res. 12In committee
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Introduced: Feb 4, 2025
Latest action date: Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas
Bill Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions and published on November 18, 2024. The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the EPA collects an annual charge on emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases from entities in the oil and gas sector if their emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.
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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)
FloorSenateIndefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
FloorSenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391)
FloorSenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391)
FloorSenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.
CalendarsSenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
DischargeSenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
CommitteeLibrary of CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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